Three Arrested Over Tram Hate Incident

    Three people have been arrested in connection with a hate incident on a tram in Manchester City Centre.

    The incident happened at around 7.40am onTuesday 28 June, on a tram travelling towards the city centre and police were made aware after a video of the incident surfaced online. 

    Two men, aged 20 and 18, who were arrested yesterday on suspicion of affray have been bailed until 10 August 2016 pending further enquiries.

    Chief Inspector Gareth Parkin of GMP’s City of Manchester Team, said: “All hate incidents are treated with the upmost severity and this behaviour will not be tolerated in Greater Manchester.”

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